Michael Kelly vs. Jim Maloney — Career Comparison

Jim Maloney built a career as a starting pitcher and Michael Kelly as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Michael Kelly posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 3.04 and WHIP 1.287 compared to 3.19 and 1.280 for Jim Maloney. By the career numbers, Michael Kelly had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.